“No matter what it was, it’s like you. I can’t afford to want it.” Elizabeth said.
What does she mean she can't afford to have me?...
Christian grabbed her hand and slowly lowered it.
If it was only a natural desire for her, then why did it all disappear after hearing all these?
Christian looked plainly at her, “I’m sorry. If you don’t want to, I won’t force you.”
Christian had indeed never really put himself in her shoes before.
Because he was affected by Andrin’s words and only thought about that one sentence, he only thought of wanting her and not understanding his own dilemma.
However, this was indeed unfair to her.
Christian said, “I promise you that as long as I haven’t properly understood myself, I won’t touch you like this again.”
Elizabeth halted and looked at Christian’s face. She felt extremely touched.
All men wer
Elizabeth looked at the father and daughter pair in surprise.What exactly were these two up to?Her Uncle touched his almost-bald head, smiled at Elizabeth, and said, “Your sister got into trouble and we can only bring her here to beg you. You have to help us. This matter is extremely important. Please do something for your sister’s sake.”Uncle Martin looked at Elizabeth and thought that he was right. She wouldn’t have helped if they didn’t go look for her.Seeing her like this, she really had no sense of urgency. Did she not know about Tina's matter?. He was right to come over personally.Otherwise, she most likely would have pretended that nothing happened and would have thrown them under the bus.This Girl Elizabeth was too ridiculous. How could she not quickly help her own sister?Elizabeth could only look at the two of them who were blocking her way, “Just what exactly happened? I still don&r
Christian held Elizabeth with one hand and smiled at her. The doting feeling in his eyes seemed to say that Elizabeth was the most precious treasure in his heart. Tina saw and her heart shattered.For Elizabeth to be liked by Christian… Tina wouldn’t have conceded even if she was dead.Christian said, “There’s no need. Just thank your sister.”He meant that he was only helping them for Elizabeth’s sake.Tina’s heart sank and she immediately felt depressed.To have to thank this person whom she had never regarded as a sister nor as a relative; she would never be willing.Christian continued, “You don’t need to worry about this matter anymore.”Mr. Martin quickly said, “Yes. With President Ford's help, we will definitely not worry anymore. But President Ford, why don’t you let us treat you to a meal?”Christian replied, “Forget it.”
“Uncle, what exactly are you trying to say? Can you be direct?” Elizabeth asks her Uncle.Mr. Martin chuckled. “Elizabeth, these feelings that a man has are all highly erratic. Even toward women. After some time, he may get bored, especially a man like Christian. I’m doing this out of consideration for the two of you too.I’m worried that when he stops liking you and when the time comes, he may even abandon you. Let your older cousin… have some contact with him as well, so that she can help look after you a little… She is after all stands in your sister's placeMr. Martin's words were sufficiently vague. However, after giving it some thought, she still instantly understood.“Uncle, what do you mean? You still want Tina to go… go… what do you take Christian for?!”Mr. Martin was also embarrassed. However, ultimately it was that daughter who was close to him.They definitely
“Next time, you should tell me in advance.” Christian tapped her nose lightly. “With your intelligence, you definitely can’t deal with these things. It’s still better for me to deal with them.”Elizabeth said in protest, “Of course not. Usually I simply just ignore them. It’s fine as long as I avoid them and stay far away.”Christian looked at her. “Since you’re this stupid, it’s right for you to just avoid them when you can.”Elizabeth was very grateful that Christian was willing to help her like this. She felt that he had already done enough.However, when Tina returned home, she execrated Elizabeth in front of everyone without restraint.Everyone in the family was still around and David was also there listening. Tina said furiously, “She finally became rich and finally made connections with an important figure. Forget the fact that she didn’t welcome us, he
David looked at Elizabeth. “Did you ever like me?”Elizabeth looked at David in astonishment. What the hell...Slightly surprised, Elizabeth thought,Could he have had a misconception that she had secretly liked him in the past?“You… why did you suddenly ask this?”David said, “It’s nothing. Because I feel that our relationship in the past should have been pretty intimate. I meet you first, you introduced me to Tina. Before that, we were together every day. But why did you never like me before?”Elizabeth looked at David’s young face. She recalled those intimate episodes. They had indeed had an intimate past as friends and as classmates but in the end, they did not end up together.Because he got together with Tina. And to please her cousin he went all the way and even forgot their friendship and bullied her. And every time she saw her friends get stollen by Tina her heart broke in
David Smiled and asked Elizabeth, “Is it because of Christian?”Elizabeth shook her head looking at the boy in front of her, her once a friend, and said “No, it is not. Liking someone doesn’t change because of another person. It depends on the person’s behavior and character. If you liked someone, you simply liked them. There is no need to compare them to someone else.”“It was you, you took advantage of me. You never respected me, my friendship and you expect me to like you. Are you sure you didn’t hurt your brain while saving me? You just saved me one time, and it will not let me forget all your misbehaviors these years”Elizabeth turned and left the room without glancing back. When she was out She turned on her phone only to see countless missed calls from certain someone.She was in deep trouble. How could she dare to switch off her mobile and ignore the devil for so long?She immediately sa
At the hospital…David was really surprised. Nobody knew about his situation, but unexpectedly, He was informed that he will be shifted to a better hospital in the morning.And when the morning came, he was brought to the military hospital and admitted to the VIP ward there.Nobody should have known about his admission to the hospital, So, who is spending so much money on him for his treatment…Did Elizabeth inform his family when she left?Well, that explains this treatment…But still, he needs to conform, When he sees nurses walking back and forth, he stops one of them and asks “Who admitted me here? Where are my parents? My family, where are they? Are they waiting outside?”But if his family knew about the accident, They should have come to visit him right? Why are they not here yet…The nurse looked at him awkwardly. He wanted to rephrase his sentence and ask her again when he heard t
Elizabeth waited for Christian for a long time at home. She even called him, but Christian didn’t pick up her call either.She even approached Security guards and maids to know about his location. Still, everyone replied that they didn’t know about Christian’s whereabouts.Elizabeth sent some messages which were ignored by Christian. She was so angry that she started to spam Christian’s chat with her statements.She didn’t care if Christian saw those messages or not.“Christian, Why are you angry? I know that you already know Why I was in the hospital.”“David was injured because of me. He tried to protect me when the object fell from the above.”“It’s only because of David’s sacrifice that the person in the hospital is him and not me.”“What is so wrong about me looking after a person who saved me from danger? Why are you getting so mad about it?&rdqu
The rhythmic thud of boots against the old wooden bridge echoes in the quiet night. Each step feels like a heartbeat, steady but loud, as if the entire world is holding its breath. Elizabeth's eyes remain half-closed, her head resting against Christian’s shoulder. She’s conscious, but barely. The chill of the night air bites at her wet clothes, but Christian’s warmth seeps into her, a living furnace of protection.Jenny walks just a step behind, her gaze flicking nervously over her shoulder. The forest behind them is a sea of shadowy figures and distant howls. None of the werewolves follow — not yet. But she knows better than to relax. “They’ll be back,” she mutters.“They’ll try,” Christian replies calmly, his eyes fixed on the far end of the bridge. His grip on Elizabeth tightens, just a fraction, as if the mere idea of someone threatening her again sends an unspoken fury through him. “But it won’t end well for them.”The other side of the bridge comes into view — a soft glow of lan
The icy river water clings to Elizabeth’s clothes, seeping into every fiber. She feels weightless but not in a good way. Her limbs are heavy, her body numb, and her vision blurs in and out like a flickering candle. But even through the haze, one thing remains clear — Christian's face.“Stay with me, Elizabeth,” Christian's voice is low, controlled, but there’s a crack of urgency beneath it. His crimson eyes burn with intensity, never once leaving hers as he cradles her like she’s the most fragile, precious thing in the world.Her lips twitch into a faint smile. “You look mad,” she whispers, her voice hoarse and barely audible. “Did I scare you?”“Terrified,” he admits, brushing a thumb over her cheek. His jaw tightens as he takes in the state she’s in — blood-soaked clothes, bruises along her neck, her breath uneven. His gaze shifts to Jenny, his eyes hardening into something colder. “Who did this to her?”Jenny, still panting and soaked from the river, glares back toward the forest.
Jenny’s heart thunders in her chest, her breaths sharp and shallow. The moment Tina and Austin step out from the side path, her instincts scream danger. Her eyes dart to Elizabeth, who, despite her weakened state, narrows her gaze with pure hatred. Blood trickles down Elizabeth’s arm, her pallor more ashen than before, but her eyes — sharp, calculating eyes — are still full of fire.“Well, well, look at you two,” Tina’s voice is laced with smug satisfaction as she steps forward, her smile as sharp as a wolf’s grin. Her eyes, once so familiar, now seem foreign, darkened by envy and betrayal. “Running away like rats. Did you really think you could escape us, Elizabeth?”"Still acting like a queen, huh, Tina?" Elizabeth sneers, though her words are weaker than she would have liked. She grips Jenny's arm for support, her legs wobbling like a newborn fawn. "Guess betrayal suits you better than humility."Austin growls low in his throat, his eyes glowing amber. He cracks his neck, flexing h
And apparently, in that particular moment, each and every god seems to be on their side. Elizabeth's sure she’s run through every ounce of good luck she’s ever been given in her century-long life, because the footsteps don’t stop in front of their hiding place. In fact, they continue down the path, further and further deep into the forest until they fade into the distance.“Holy shit,” Jenny breathes out, voice trembling slightly. “Holy shit .”“Ok. Ok,” Elizabeth says almost deliriously. “Where do we have to go to get to the bank of the river?”Jenny runs a hand through her sweaty golden hair, pushing it back and off of her face. “Somewhere to the west, I think.”Elizabeth takes a deep breath and resists the urge to groan in frustration. “You think? We’re in a life-or-death, run-for-our-lives situation, and that’s the best you can come up with?”“I don’t walk around in this forest like it is my home!” Jenny exclaims. She fumes up momentarily in irritation. “I’ve only been to this for
A heartbeat of time passes; and then all at once, each of them-- Elizabeth, and Jenny-- come to the same decision at the exact same time, completely independent of one another.Adrenaline passes through Elizabeth, blazing hot and sparkling bright like lightning. Move, her brain tells her. Elizabeth doesn’t even have time to think about what she’s doing. One second, she’s standing stock still in shock, and in the next, Elizabeth grips Jenny’s hands, dips at the waist, and gets ready to sprint.Elizabeth doesn’t have a second to fully process that before Tina opens her mouth to say with a snort, “And where do you think y-”Jenny points out a determined finger, and a dagger comes booming out of her hand. It hits Austin square in the chest, sending him catapulting backward out of the door to smash into the tree on the opposite side of the door.In the millisecond of silence immediately after, Jenny screams. “Run!”And Elizabeth takes off.Her ankle shrieks at her to stop as she vaults ove
“Elizabeth…” Jenny says, clearly reading the determination in Elizabeth’s eyes. “I’m sorry. We need you back at the manor. We will try again, please bear with the pain.”Jenny steals her heart and forces herself to hurt Elizabeth again. Elizabeth looks over at her in shock, but a mask of determined resignation coats her face.A wave of nausea spills into Elizabeth’s chest. She can’t stop her voice from trembling as she asks, “Are… are you sure?”“We don’t have a choice right now…”It’s silent in the room for a moment, the drape of quiet only periodically interrupted by the slow drip drip drip of the water. “How are we going to do this?” Elizabeth asks after a second.Don’t think about it don’t think about it don’t think about it“I- “ Jenny darts around the room for anything that could help them remove the chain and something falls into her eyes. She moves to pick it up from the ground.“I- we have a knife.” Jenny swallows hard and palms an angry-looking blade where it rests in her ha
“Did Christian send you? Have you seen him recently? Is he alright?” Elizabeth asks the desperate curiosity tingeing her tone.Jenny is shocked as well, she stands still looking at Elizabeth with what looks like awe and disbelief. Elizabeth’s eyes glow in the dim room brightly like Panther’s. Her pitch-black hair is now turned into auricomous. Elizabeth’s questions snap her out of the trance.“I- No, I didn’t, I don’t know I think it’s bad,” Jenny says with a sigh. She clicks her fingers once more, and the chains tying Elizabeth’s ankles fall apart.Elizabeth winces in relief as the blood flows back into her swollen ankle and bruised wrists. “What do you mean?” she asks as soon as the tingling pain starts to subside.“He- It’s just been… bad since you left,” Jenny says quietly. She shakes her hair and looks over at Elizabeth, who bares her teeth at her. Jenny jumps instinctively, hands up in defense.On unsteady legs, Elizabeth pulls herself to her feet. She firmly ignores the way the
Minutes pass. Elizabeth simply lay on the floor her eyes were blurry, and her gold-colored hair spread on the floor messily. Her eyes gain consciousness when she hears someone talking outside the door."Well, hello there," a voice says from right outside the door, presumably to the guard stationed right outside.Elizabeth immediately sits up alertly. She cranes her head to look at the door.The guards outside declare, "Miss you don't have access to this room. I suggest that you turn around."A chuckle could be heard, then a voice talks "Oh, goodness no. I have authorization," the first voice says happily. There's the momentary sound of rustling fabric. "See?"A beat of quiet ensues, and then the guard makes a noise of confusion. "This is a two-for-one coupon. What the fuck is the "Vampires d-"The guard is quickly cut off by what sounds like someone choking the throat if the strange gurgling sound he makes is any indication. Elizabeth goes ram-rod straight as she listens to the sound
When Elizabeth opens her eyes, she only sees red. Her head throbs and the splitting headache makes her clutch her head tightly as a groan leaves her lips. She is lying on the hard surface something restraining her body making her unable to move from her place. Both her legs are bound by a stainless-steel chain. She tries to move but the pain makes her scream in agony. They are not just harmless binding chains they have punched the chains into her flesh. The floor around her legs is socked red from her blood. She doesn’t recognize the place she is locked in. She doesn’t remember how she got here. Who brought her here? The chain door slowly opens with a creek. Elizabeth lifts her head only to see a familiar face staring at her with a devilish smile on the face. “I see you are up…” the person smirks entering the room. Elizabeth’s eyes widen in shock when she looks at the person standing Infront of her “What are you doing here? Why am I here? Did you kidnap me?” Elizabeth screams at th